What's On at the Library

This page has information about what's on at the Porirua Library and our branches.

Tuia te reo at Porirua Library

Do you like knitting? Are you interested in speaking Te Reo Māori ?

Tuia Te Reo is a Porirua-based knitting circle that meets once a month at Porirua Library. They provide a supportive, total immersion environment for learning and practicing Te Reo Māori while enjoying the arts.
They are currently working towards creating items for Wesley Community Action and would love some keen, committed knitters to help with quality pieces to donate at the end of the sessions!

If you would like to join these sessions, please email tokureotrust@gmail.com to receive your registration form and information pānui (which helps Tuia Te Reo gauge your level of te reo and prepare for the session).

Make sure to bring some wool and a smile! Next session: Sunday 7 October

Time for a yarn @ Whitby Library

Come to Whitby Library with your knitting, crochet, embroidery, hand sewing, tatting or anything that involves yarn or thread and join us for a free cuppa and a yarn while we work on our projects, share ideas, tips and patterns.

Our popular sessions now meet twice a month at the Whitby Library on the first and third Thursday of every month from 10.15 until 11.15. We provide a cuppa - all you need to do is bring along your project. Best of all, it's free! For more information, call Whitby Library on (04) 234 8666.

Porirua Library Story World for Preschoolers

Story World runs every Wednesday and Friday during school term time at 10.45AM. Enjoy a preschool story, singing and craft time for children to enjoy with their parents and caregivers. Let Bee and Sally be your tour guides in Story World, exploring the best children's books the library has to offer, and laying the foundations for a lifelong love of stories. No charge. Story World is currently on a break, to make way for The Great New Zealand Reading Road Trip, featuring a feast of New Zealand stories and craft times for pre- to primary school-age tamariki and their whanau. Story World returns to its regular programming from October 17.

Porirua Library Baby Band

Songs, rhymes, and music-making for our youngest customers. A warm, friendly, tuneful social opportunity for babies and caregivers alike. Come ready to lift your voice and make a joyful noise! BYO instruments, or borrow something from us. Get with the band! Thursdays at 10.30AM during school term time. No charge. Baby Band is currently on a break, to make way for The Great New Zealand Reading Road Trip. We will be back with the band on October 18. In the meantime, keep singing and dancing with your beautiful babies.